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Karpathos in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Karpathos in December will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Karpathos, based on historical data.
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December

Weather in Karpathos in December 2024

Good Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
Weather for Karpathos in December is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +16°C during the day, and approximately 6 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 6 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in December around 58 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+16°C
Avg. max. temperature
+6°C
Min.
+22°C
Max.
58 mm
Total precipitation
71%
Avg. humidity
6 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
19 ⛅️
Cloudy
6 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Karpathos has good weather in December.

Average temperature in Karpathos in December

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Karpathos for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +19°C during the day to a minimum of +14°C during the night, the temperature in December averages around +18°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 40% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +19°C to +17°C.

Is Karpathos warm or cold in December?

Karpathos is typically mild in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +19°C to +16°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +17°C to +14°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how December is compared to other months in Karpathos:

Climate in Karpathos in December

Karpathos weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+19°C+16°C+15°C
Min. temperature
+9°C+6°C+5°C
Max. temperature
+25°C+22°C+20°C
Rainfall
39 mm58 mm63 mm
Wind
5 m/s6 m/s6 m/s
Humidity
72%71%70%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1016 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
1066
Cloudy days
161918
Rainy days
467
Snowy days
000

December weather is still as good as in November. It’s getting colder in December. From +19°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +16°C. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 39 mm to 58 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 72% to 71%. Winds are stronger in comparison to November, going up from 5 m/s to 6 m/s on average. The days becoming less sunny, going from 10 sunny days in November to 6 in December.

Next month (January) brings a further decline in the weather.

Wind

Wind speed in Karpathos in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 15 m/s which is quite strong. The wind will cause branches to move and ground debris to fly around.

The average wind speed in Karpathos is gradually decreasing during December, going from 6 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Karpathos based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 16% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 9 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 4 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 5 rainy days during December, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
December is one of the rainiest months in Karpathos, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Karpathos wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 23% chance of precipitation and 63 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 0 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last December in Karpathos?

This is the weather in Karpathos in December 2023:
1 December
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+19°C
2 December
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+18°C
3 December
☁️
+18°C
4 December
☁️
+17°C
5 December
☁️
+17°C
6 December
☁️
+17°C
7 December
☁️
+18°C
8 December
☀️
+19°C
9 December
☀️
+19°C
10 December
☁️
+19°C
11 December
🌧️
+19°C
12 December
☀️
+19°C
13 December
☁️
+19°C
14 December
☁️
+18°C
15 December
☁️
+19°C
16 December
☁️
+19°C
17 December
☁️
+19°C
18 December
☁️
+19°C
19 December
☀️
+18°C
20 December
☁️
+16°C
21 December
☁️
+15°C
22 December
☀️
+15°C
23 December
☀️
+16°C
24 December
☁️
+16°C
25 December
☀️
+17°C
26 December
☀️
+17°C
27 December
☀️
+17°C
28 December
☁️
+17°C
29 December
☁️
+17°C
30 December
☀️
+17°C
31 December
☁️
+17°C
In December 2023 Karpathos had 12 sunny days, 18 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +18°C, with an absolute maximum of +19°C and a minimum of +15°C. The average humidity was 77%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 42%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 21 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Karpathos climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Karpathos in December has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1991 (+13°C) and the highest in 2014 (+19°C). The driest year was 2006 with only 2 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2003 with 144 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Karpathos in December:

Is December a good time to visit Karpathos?

December is a really good time to go to Karpathos. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Karpathos.

Can you sunbathe in Karpathos in December?

December has mild temperatures in Karpathos. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Karpathos rainy in December?

Karpathos is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Karpathos in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Karpathos in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Greece

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Monthly weather in Karpathos

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Karpathos, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.